Groundwork with a Baby Horse | Monique Potts
Groundwork
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8m 51s
Monique demonstrates how groundwork can be introduced to a weanling. Much of it is getting the horse to stay out of your personal space, which is approximately the length of your arm held out straight in front of you. She emphasizes the importance of controlling the horse's feet even at this young age. She also talks about and demonstrates how to address a young horse that gets mouthy.
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